Boulder County weather: 'Significant' snow expected Thursday

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Forecasters are warning of a winter storm that could produce "significant snowfall" Thursday afternoon and night in Boulder and surrounding parts of north-central Colorado.

The National Weather Service on Wednesday evening issued a winter storm watch for Boulder County, western Broomfield and other areas that will take effect Thursday afternoon and remain in place until late Thursday night. While the warning indicates that snowfall totals are expected to be in the 3- to 6-inch range along most of the Front Range, the foothills could see as much as 10 inches, and bands of heavy snow could produce 6 to 12 inches in some locations.

Boulder meteorologist Matt Kelsch said snowfall rates could reach up to an inch an hour. He said drivers should be prepared for a slick commute Thursday evening and again Friday morning.

Thursday's high temperature is expected to be in the low 40s around 11 a.m., before the storm moves in. Thursday night's low should be in the teens, as 3 to 5 inches of new snow is expected in Boulder.

Friday will have a high near 28 and a 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Significant snow accumulation is not expected Friday.

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